truths

on the day

you turn yet

another year older

and the mirror

doesn't have

the common decency

to lie

it must not have been

raised in the south

truth does more

than set one free

on that day

a true friend

doesn't mention

how tired you look

or any other

truthful but redundant facts

a true friend

places a pink rabbit

in your hand

it is the year of

the rabbit

reminding you

that though the winter

has been cold

long challenging

new life

is hopping down

the trail

and a true blue friend

with empathetic hands

gently wraps around your

wrinkled neck weary soul

a brilliant orange scarf

fire leaping restoring

fueling passion

and you begin to feel

your smile return

so adorned by

the gifts of friendship

mirror's comments

seeming softer

are received

as compliments

the lines in the story of

such amazing grace

get out your bonnets

put on your bows

the parade is starting

to line up . . .

christie for loie

March 7, 2011